USGBC Publications

Green Building Design and Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition

The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction is a user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of the design and construction of new or substantially renovated commercial or institutional buildings and high-rise residential buildings of all sizes, both public and private. This reference guide is a unique tool for all new construction projects, as it incorporates guidance for the three design and construction based LEED rating systems: LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, LEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations and LEED 2009 for Core & Shell Development. This new consolidated LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction includes detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, detailed credit and prerequisite information, resources and standards for the LEED 2009 design and construction rating systems. For each credit or prerequisite,the guide provides: intent, requirements, point values, environmental and economic issues, related credits, summary of reference standards, credit implementation discussion, timeline and team recommendations, calculation methods and formulas, documentation guidance, examples, operations and maintenance considerations, regional variations, resources, and definitions. With each purchase of the Hard Copy 2009 Edition reference guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 30-day access to download and save a non-printable PDF version of the reference guide is available. Printable PDF versions of the reference guide are available for purchase independently of the hard copy. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. Please save a copy of the guide to your computer within this time frame. This option does not include a hard copy delivery of the reference guide. All PDF versions of the reference guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. You may download and save a PDF version of your reference guide by visiting www.usgbc.org > click "Your Account" > click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased). Remember to save the guide to your computer within 30 days of purchase. To find out if this reference guide is right for your project, please read the Introduction of the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Reference Guide. For information on pricing of reference guides, please visit our Pricing page. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. Reference guide addenda is located here. [Purchase Hard Copy]  [Purchase E-Book]

Green Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide, 2009 Edition

The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Constructionis a user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of high-performance building interiors. This guide is specifically designed to provide the tools necessary for sustainable choices to be made by tenants and designers, who may not have control over whole building operations. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction includes detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, detailed credit and prerequisite information, resources and standards for the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Green Building Rating System. For each credit or prerequisite, the guide provides: intent, requirements, point values, environmental and economic issues, related credits, summary of referencestandards, credit implementation discussion, timeline and team recommendations, calculation methods and formulas, documentation guidance, examples, operations and maintenance considerations, regional variations, resources, and definitions. With each purchase of the Hard Copy 2009 Edition reference guide for Green Interior Design and Construction, 30-day access to download and save a non-printable PDF version of the reference guide is available. Printable PDF versions of the reference guide are available for purchase independently of the hard copy. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. Please save a copy of the guide to your computer within this time frame. This option does not include a hard copy delivery of the reference guide. All PDF versions of the reference guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. You may download and save a PDF version of your reference guide by visiting www.usgbc.org > click "Your Account" > click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased). Remember to save the guide to your computer within 30 days of purchase. To find out if this reference guide is right for your project, please read the Introduction of the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Reference Guide. For information on pricing of reference guides, please visit our Pricing page. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. Reference guide addenda is located here . [Purchase Hard Copy]  [Purchase E-Book]

Green Building Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, 2009 Edition

The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance is a user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of a high-performance existing building. This guide is specifically designed to provide the tools necessary for building owners, managers and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings, while minimizing environmental impacts. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance includes detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, detailed credit and prerequisite information, resources and standards for in the LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System. For each credit or prerequisite ,the guide provides: intent, requirements, point values, environmental and economic issues, related credits, summary of reference standards, credit implementation discussion, timeline and team recommendations, calculation methods and independently of the hard copy. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance expands upon the information presented in the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M 2008 edition. LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M 2008 was aligned with the other long standing LEED rating systems; the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance has also been aligned. With each purchase of the Hard Copy 2009 Edition reference guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance, 30-day access to download and save a non-printable PDF version of the reference guide is available. Printable PDF versions of the reference guide are available for purchase independently of the hard copy. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. Please save a copy of the guide to your computer within this time frame. This option does not include a hard copy delivery of the reference guide. All PDF versions of the reference guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. You may download and save a PDF version of your reference guide by visiting www.usgbc.org > click "Your Account" > click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased). Remember to save the guide to your computer within 30 days of purchase. To find out if this reference guide is right for your project, please read the Introduction of the LEED 2009 Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Reference Guide. For information on pricing of reference guides, please visit our Pricing page. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. Reference guide addenda is located here. [Purchase Hard Copy]  [Purchase E-Book]

Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide, First Edition (E-book)

The Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide presents ideas and practices that set the foundation for more detailed study of green building, such as it relates to specific LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Green Building Rating Systems or individual markets and serves as USGBC's reference resource for the LEED Green Associate Credential. The guide is available in E-book (PDF) format only (Adobe Reader required). All PDF versions of the guide include a personalized watermark on each page. All purchased PDF versions are for personal use only, and users should adhere to the Sales Agreement TERMS. Price: $35 (member/non-member) Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Publication. The E-book purchase option provides 30-day access to download and save a printable PDF version of the reference guide. This option does not include a hard copy of the guide. Once purchased, please visit www.usgbc.org --> click "Your Account" --> click "Online Reference Guides (Purchased)"to access the printable PDF. For other Publication information, including information about the E-book purchase option, please visit our Purchase FAQ page. ***Please note that purchase of the 200-Level Faculty-led LEED Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop includes free access to this publication. No refunds for the guide will be made for customers who purchase this guide and then take the workshop at a later date.   [Purchase E-Book]

LEED for Schools Reference Guide

The LEED for Schools Reference Guide is over 400 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for Schools Green Building Rating System for your K-12 school project. This reference guide provides crucial information for all projects seeking LEED for Schools certification. For each credit, the Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (whereapplicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, and case studies (where available). View Reference Guide errata. The LEED for Schools Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this reference guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for EB: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide (2008)

The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System provides a tool for building owners, managers and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings, while minimizing environmental impacts. For each credit, the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, summary of reference standard (where applicable), recommended operational strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, submittal documentation list, calculation methods and formulas, environmental importance, economic issues (where available), resources and definitions, and case studies (where available). LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M has been aligned with the other long standing LEED rating systems. Note that USGBC has published a new version of the reference guide that incorporates the version 2009 point and percentage scales. The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. Refunds and exchanges will not be allowed for any Reference Guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for Homes Reference Guide

The LEED for Homes Reference Guide is over 350 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System for your residential project. For more information on how to begin a LEED for Homes project, go to the LEED for Homes Page. For each credit, the LEED Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (when available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, case studies (when available). The LEED for Homes Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides.     [Purchase]

v2.0 Projects Only - LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 Reference Guide

Note: This is not the most recent version of the Building Operations and Maintenance Reference guide. There will be no refunds or exchanges for the updated version. The LEED for Existing Buildings Version 2.0 Rating System provides a tool for building owners, managers, and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings while minimizing environmental impacts. For each credit, the LEED for Existing Buildings Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), environmental importance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, case studies (where available). Pricing: (Sorry, no refunds or exchanges) USGBC Members: $150 Non-Members: $200 International shipping: $80 Bulk Pricing: (Only available to USGBC members) To purchase with a discounted rate, please contact workshop@usgbc.org. 10 to 49 Reference Guides: $125 50 to 99 Reference Guides: $100 100 plus: $75 Full-time student Discount: $99 Please contact workshop@usgbc.org for details. Students will need to provide proof of enrollment before rate can be applied. Include following information with order request: -Copy of valid school photo ID -Unofficial transcript or schedule of classes -Contact information and best time to receive a phone call* *Please have credit card information on-hand.     [Purchase]

LEED for Commercial Interiors v2.0 Reference Guide - Third Edition 2006

The LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide is a user's manual that navigates a project from registration through successful certification of a high-performance green interior. It is written specifically to give power for making sustainable choices to tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations. The LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide includes detailed information, resources and standards for the credits covered in the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System Version 2.0. For each credit, the LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), environmental importance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions. The LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide also includes online access to a non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide Third Edition

The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide is over 400 pages of advice and information on using the LEED for New Construction version 2.2 Green Building Rating System for your building project. It has been thoroughly revised and updated since version 2.1 with new case studies, updated guidance and resources, and new information on the process of achieving LEED for New Construction certification. For each credit, the Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (when available), calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, and case studies (when available). The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF files for Versions 2.2 and 2.1. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this reference guide.     [Purchase]

LEED for Core & Shell v2.0 Reference Guide

The LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide is a user's manual that navigates a project from registration through successful certification of a high-performance core and shell project. It is written specifically to give power for making sustainable choices to developers, who have a limited sphere of influence in a speculatively developed building. The LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide includes detailed information, resources, and standards for the credits covered in the LEED for Core & Shell Rating System Version 2.0. For each credit, the LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of reference standard (where applicable), environmental importance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics (where available), calculation methods and formulas, and resources and definitions. The LEED for Core and Shell Reference Guide also includes online access to non-printable PDF version. Online reference guides can be accessed by visiting LEED -->LEED Resources --> Online Reference Guides. There are no refunds or exchanges for this reference guide.     [Purchase]

LEED Brochure

What is LEED? What does LEED deliver? How do we achieve LEED certification? This piece provides an introduction and overview to the LEED Green Building Rating System. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-Members: $0.75     [Purchase]

USGBC Brochure

Learn more about "Who, What, Where, Why, When, and How" USGBC works and interacts with its members and supporters. The YouSGBC brochure explains the core values and purpose of USGBC. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-Members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Schools Brochure

Why Green Schools? USGBC's LEED for Schools brochure explains how the program works and highlights how a healthy environment is conducive to learning while saving energy, resources and money. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Homes - Consumer Brochure

What is LEED? What does LEED measure? How does a home become LEED certified? This brochure gives an overview of the performance areas and benefits of the USGBC's LEED for Homes program. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-Members: $0.75     [Purchase]

LEED for Homes - Homebuilder Brochure

Learn more about the benefits of being a provider of the LEED for Homes program. A program overview and highlights are available to homebuilders interested in high-performance home certification. USGBC Members: $0.65 Non-members: $0.75     [Purchase]

Green Office Guide: Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing Process

(NEW!) The keys to successful green projects have always been preparation, committment and collaboration among all interested parties, and the Green Office Guide: Integrating LEED® Into Your Leasing Process is specifically focused on helping tenants and landlords collaborate. This resource will help office tenants integrate green decision-making throughout the leasing process- encompassing team selection, site selection, negotiations, lease language, build-out and the tenant's ongoing operations within the leased space. The information and tools in this guide have been developed to assist tenants and their service providers (brokers, consultants, attorneys, design professionals) in reducing the environmental impact associated with real estate decisions and operations . The information contained within will also be useful for landlords and developers interested in preparing for negotiations with an understanding of the needs of tenants focused on obtaining LEED certification for their build-out. The first two sections of the guide provide critical background information, highlighting opportunities and challenges at various stages of the process. The third section consists of functional tools that can be adapted and adopted for use in the leasing process. Refunds and exchanges are not allowed for any LEED Integration Guide. Pricing: $40 Member (full-time employee of a USGBC national member organization) $55 Non-member *Bulk pricing is available for this publication. Please see the Publications Pricing page for more information. *This publication does not include a pdf and is not sold in E-book format. For other Publication information please visit our Purchase FAQ page.     [Purchase]

Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide, First Edition (Hardcopy)

(Advance order) The Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide presents ideas and practices that set foundation for more detailed study of green building, such as it relates to specific LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Green Building Rating Systems, or individual markets and serves as USGBC's reference resource for the LEED Green Associate Credential. This version is a hardcopy only and does not include access to the electronic version. Pricing: Member: $40 Non-member: $55     [Purchase]

USGBC LEED AP Building Design + Construction Study Guide

(Advance order) THE ONLY LEED PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDES APPROVED BY USGBC Preparing for any exam to advance your depth of knowledge and further your career can be a fulfilling experience. USGBC designed this study guide to help you accomplish your goals and succeed in your quest to earn the LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) specialty credential. The study guide summarizes the critical points of the LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools, and LEED for Core & Shell rating systems in an easy-to-review format. To ensure that you can fulfill your needs as you prepare for the exam, this resource provides you with a variety of study tools, including individual and group learning activities, as well as review and practice questions that use the same format as those you will find on the actual exam. Pricing: Members: $70 Non-members: $85 *This publication does not include a pdf and is not sold in E-book format.     [Purchase]

USGBC LEED AP Interior Design + Construction Study Guide

(Advance order) THE ONLY LEED PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDES APPROVED BY USGBC Preparing for any exam to advance your depth of knowledge and further your career can be a fulfilling experience. USGBC designed this study guide to help you accomplish your goals and succeed in your quest to earn the LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) specialty credential. The study guide summarizes the critical points of the LEED for Commerical Interiors rating system in an easy-to-review format. To ensure that you can fulfill your needs as you prepare for the exam, this resource provides you with a variety of study tools, including individual and group learning activities, as well as review and practice questions that use the same format as those you will find on the actual exam. Pricing: Members: $70 Non-members: $85 *This publication does not include a pdf and is not sold in E-book format.     [Purchase]

USGBC LEED AP Operations + Maintenance Study Guide

(Advance order) THE ONLY LEED PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDES APPROVED BY USGBC Preparing for any exam to advance your depth of knowledge and further your career can be a fulfilling experience. USGBC designed this study guide to help you accomplish your goals and succeed in your quest to earn the LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (O+M) specialty credential. The study guide summarizes the critical points of the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system in an easy-to-review format. To ensure that you can fulfill your needs as youprepare for the exam, this resource provides you with a variety of studytools, including individual and group learning activities, as well as review and practice questions that use the same format as those you willfind on the actual exam. Pricing: Members: $70 Non-members: $85 *This publication does not include a pdf and is not sold in E-book format.     [Purchase]

USGBC LEED Green Associate Study Guide

(Advance order) THE ONLY LEED PROFESSIONAL STUDY GUIDES APPROVED BY USGBC Passing the Green Associate exam will allow you to market your knowledge of the preeminent standards in the green building industry, and it is the first step in becoming a LEED Professional. Preparing for any exam to advance your depth of knowledge and further your career can be a fulfilling experience. USGBC designed this study guide to help you accomplish your career goals and succeed in your quest to become a LEED Green Associate. The study guide pulls together, in an easy-to-review format, the critical points you need to know about green building. To ensure that you can fulfill your needs as you prepare for the exam, this resource provides you with a variety of study tools, including, individual and group learning activities, as well as review and practice questions that use the same format as those you will find on the actual exam. Pricing: Member: $70 Non-member: $85 Note: This study guide is designed to be used with the "Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide." It can be purchased separately, or packaged with this study guide at a discounted price. *This publication does not include a pdf and is not sold in E-book format.     [Purchase]

Green Associate Study Guide w/ Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide

(Advance order) Passing the Green Associate exam will allow you to market your knowledge of the preeminent standards in the green building industry, and it is the first step in becoming a LEED Professional. Preparing for any exam to advance your depth of knowledge and further your career can be a fulfilling experience. USGBC designed this study guide to help you accomplish your career goals and succeed in your quest to become a LEED Green Associate. The study guide pulls together, in an easy-to-review format, the critical points you need to know about green building. To ensure that you can fulfill your needs as you prepare for the exam, this resource provides you with a variety of study tools, including, individual and group learning activities, as well as review and practice questions that use the same format as those you will find on the actual exam. This combination package indludes a hardcopy version of the Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide. This guide presents ideas and practices that set the foundation for more detailed study of green building, such as it relates to specific LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Green Building Rating Systems or individual markets and serves as USGBC's reference resource for the LEED Green Associate study guide. Combo Pricing: Member: $100 Non-member: $125 *This publication does not include a pdf and is not sold in E-book format.     [Purchase]